MURDER – BATTERY – ASSAULT
KIDNAPPING – MANSLAUGHTER – CRIMINAL THREATS

If you or a loved one has been arrested for or charged with a crime of violence, it is crucial that you contact an experienced violent crime criminal defense lawyer to help you. The stakes are often high and the punishment can be severe. Violent crimes scare people and society has little or no tolerance for them. As a matter of fact, in California, violent crimes are punished as harshly, if not more, than anywhere else in the country.

California criminal defense attorney Gabriel Dorman has effectively assisted many clients charged with committing violent offenses by taking an immediate, proactive approach by initiating an independent defense investigation and aggressively attacking the evidence including.

Violent crimes take many forms and can be either misdemeanors or felonies.
Some examples of violent crimes are:

• Assault
• Assault with a deadly weapon
• Battery
• Criminal Threats
• Domestic Violence
• False Imprisonment
• Kidnapping
• Mayhem
• Manslaughter – Voluntary
• Manslaughter – Involuntary
• Murder
• Rape
• Robbery
• Sexual assault
• Stalking

Violent Crime Penalties

The punishment for many misdemeanor and felony violent crimes can include jail or prison sentences, probation, hard community labor, fines, anger management or domestic violence treatment classes. Of course some violent crimes such as murder carry the potential for life sentences or even death. Ultimately, the circumstances of each individual case will dictate the consequences.

Aggravating Factors

There are, however, a number of factors that can serve to aggravate the circumstances of a violent crime thereby resulting in even harsher penalties. Such factors would include:

• Whether a deadly or dangerous weapon was used in the commission of the offense
• The nature and extent of the injuries to the victim in the case
• The amount of sophistication involved with the offense
• If the offense was committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang
• Any prior criminal history on the part of the defendant

If you or a loved one has been charged or accused of committing a sex related crime it important to hire a lawyer with the experience to help you achieve the result you deserve. The Law Offices of Gabriel Dorman has successfully defended numerous clients charged with sex crimes in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. The Law Offices of Gabriel Dorman is committed to defending your legal rights and providing honest and competent representation with a focus on achieving the best result for you.